Can battery operated toys go in checked luggage?

Good news! Most are allowed in carry-on or checked bags depending on the type of product and if they are battery operated. Battery operated toys that use traditional non-rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA, etc.) can go in checked or carry-on bags.



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lithium metal and lithium ion/polymer batteries are prohibited in checked baggage—this includes external battery packs. Electronic cigarettes and vaporizers are also prohibited in checked baggage. “Checked baggage” includes bags checked at the gate or planeside.

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Squirt guns, Nerf guns, toy swords, or other items that resemble realistic firearms or weapons are prohibited. We recommend emptying water guns, which must follow the 3-1-1 Liquids Rule. Replicas of explosives, such as hand grenades, are prohibited in checked and carry-on baggage.

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Most are allowed in carry-on or checked bags depending on the type of product and if they are battery operated. Battery operated toys that use traditional non-rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA, etc.) can go in checked or carry-on bags.

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Lithium batteries, which power everyday devices, can catch fire if damaged or if battery terminals are short-circuited. Devices containing lithium metal batteries or lithium ion batteries, including – but not limited to – smartphones, tablets, cameras and laptops, should be kept in carry-on baggage.

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Items that are not allowed in checked luggage
  • Aerosols (in most cases) ...
  • Any device containing lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries. ...
  • Bug spray. ...
  • Christmas crackers. ...
  • Compressed gases. ...
  • Corrosive or oxidizing chemicals. ...
  • Cremated remains. ...
  • Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons.


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Damaged, defective or recalled lithium batteries must not be carried in carry-on or checked baggage if they are likely to be a safety concern by overheating or catching on fire.

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Generally nothing happens. You can carry most electronic devices with installed lithium batteries in checked luggage. You cannot carry loose batteries or ones in external chargers. Refer to the FAA FAQ on batteries .

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General airline regulations suggest that all portable electronic devices are put in your carry-on baggage. If you need to put them in a checked bag, you must ensure these devices are completely turned off and not in sleep or hibernate mode.

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You can pack tweezers in hand or checked baggage without any packing restrictions. But TSA doesn't allow packing sharp objects in hand baggage because some of them could be used as potential weapons. So some special types of tweezers might be prohibited if they have sharp, pointy ends.

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Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage. Most other consumer devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage. For more information to portable electronic devices, see the FAA regulations.

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No more than two individually protected batteries may be carried per person. Batteries must not have a voltage greater than 12 volts and a watt-hour rating of not greater than 100 Wh.

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14 ways to keep your kids entertained on the plane
  1. 01Water colouring book. I love those colouring books that come with one water-marker, because it's simple and less messy. ...
  2. 02Fun for the whole flight. ...
  3. 03Activity book. ...
  4. 04White board markers. ...
  5. 05Stickers. ...
  6. 06Window cling. ...
  7. 07Movies. ...
  8. 08Photo album.


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What is allowed on a plane in a checked bag? In general, TSA rules for checked luggage are much more lenient than for carry-ons, so you can pack everything from drinks and other liquids well over 3.4 ounces to certain types of weapons.

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The majority of checked baggage is screened without the need for a physical bag search. Inspection Notices: TSA may inspect your checked baggage during the screening process. If your property is physically inspected, TSA will place a notice of baggage inspection inside your bag.

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Laptops, tablets and iPads are not considered threats; hence passengers can take them onto planes without worry. You can either pack your iPad in a carry-on bag or checked baggage – don't forget that loose lithium batteries cannot be put into the latter though.

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